Behavioural Sciences/Psychology CAVA Access to HE Diploma

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LOCATION & START DATE
Cornwall College Camborne - 15 September 2025
LEVEL
Level 3 Levels Explained
DURATION
1 Year
LEARNING AREA
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ATTENDANCE
Full-time

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Woman visiting and elderly person at home showing their credentials Access courses are designed as a stepping stone to enable motivated, enthusiastic people to progress on to Higher Education. There is a very high level of academic and personal support throughout the course, which can help if you need to combine study with part-time employment and family commitments.



This course is ideal for those who want to re-train or re-direct their lives into psychology, social science and many other behaviour related university courses.

Please Note: This course is only available to applicants who are 19+

You will study a range of units at level 3 (equivalent to an A level). Each unit is worth 3 credits. For successful completion of the Access course you will need 60 credits overall. The 60 credits are made up of 45 credits from your main subject (psychology and one science) and 15 credits from your core units, which are designed to prepare you for academic study at university level.

You will need Level 2 qualifications in Mathematics and English Language.

Assessment will be via coursework, presentations or in class assessments depending on the unit you are studying.

Students can progress onto university degrees in a range of science based studies, including: psychology and biomedical sciences.

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Tuition Fees: £3384.00
If you are aged 19+, the cost of the course will depend on your circumstances. Detailed information can be found in our Financial Support Section.
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